Sidmouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Sidmouth maintain a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 45.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national trends underscores Sidmouth’s generally safe environment, shaped by its coastal location and relatively small population. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 37.9% of all incidents, though this category remains significantly below the UK average. The area’s low property crime rate further reinforces its stability, with vehicle crime (13.8%) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%) emerging as the second and third most common categories. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: the end of the school term and the approach of Bonfire Night may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour, while the Black Friday shopping period could have driven a temporary dip in shoplifting. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime—now at 0.6 per 1,000, 50% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted measures, linked to increased traffic during peak travel times or the presence of transient populations in the area. The overall crime rate’s decline from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000, combined with the absence of major spikes in violent crime, indicates that local efforts to maintain public safety are having a measurable impact. Sidmouth’s position as a tourist destination with a mix of residential and commercial areas likely plays a role in shaping its crime profile, where the balance between community policing and the challenges of managing seasonal influxes remains a key factor.

The most striking shift in November 2025 was the 700% rise in vehicle crime, which jumped from 1 to 8 incidents. This dramatic increase contrasts sharply with the 80% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 5 to 1, possibly linked to the Black Friday shopping period and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 37.9% of total incidents, though they remained 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 60% increase, rising from 5 to 8, a trend that may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events or increased social gatherings during the month. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 50% above UK average (0.6 vs 0.4 per 1,000) highlights a local vulnerability, tied to Sidmouth’s proximity to major roads and the influx of visitors during peak seasons.

Sidmouth’s November 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.5% decline from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 14,512, this translates to one reported crime for every 250 residents over the course of the month, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to national averages. This consistency in low crime levels aligns with Sidmouth’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to sustained stability. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with the absence of significant spikes in violent or property crime, suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors—such as the transition to darker evenings—have not disrupted the area’s generally safe environment.